Wednesday, November 5, 2014

November Goals Update

Ah time to go over some goals again. I missed October because Rissa and I were having too much fun at Harry Potter World. But I am back and ready to attack these goals again!!

1. Put 10% of each paycheck into my Savings.

Instead of putting away 10% of each paycheck I changed this to reaching a certain number in my savings and staying there. I have reached that number!!!!! And now I just have to keep it there!

Lack of income is still playing a part in not achieving this goal. And I am ok with that. I think this goal has died.

2. Go Back to Charleston

Need to get to work on this one!

Pretty sure this one is not going to happen this year. But here is to hoping for surprises?

3. Focus on my Health

I ran (using the term loosely) 3 5k's this summer! I did the best I could and got them done!

Not much to add to this one. But now that it is FINALLY cooling down in Florida I am making it a goal to get back to running once again.

4. Really get involved in Church

I think I am really starting to do this. It might be because my internship is requiring me too since it is at the church, but I still feel like I am getting involved. I know I could be doing more and hope to work on this.

5. Meet a blog friend in person

October 2, 2014 Rissa and I officially met in person! And we had the best weekend ever. You can read all about it here.

6. Visit Tennessee and New Hampshire twice at least before the year is up!

I visited Tennessee in March. It was great and I really miss it a lot. I don't think I will make it back up there this year, but soon my heart will make it there.

Ashlee did come down for Easter which was so great. I was so happy to be able to spend some great time with her! It was much needed best friend time!

New Hampshire was amazing in August. Most needed and best trip I could have ever asked for. I cannot wait to go back!

I also found this tin bin that I absolutely LOVE. It is going a over my kitchen cabinets. I am working on decorating up there and as soon as it is done I will share a finished picture!

So I haven't quite finished a room yet. I am so close to having my kitchen done and I cannot wait to share it. I had plans to get a bookshelf for my dining/living room. And then Brutus started jumping on the counters so I got him a cat tree and it sits where I would have out the bookshelf. So I would say at least I added something!?

August I chose to change up my whole living room. I changed the layout and I rearranged and added to my gallery wall. I am in love with the change!

The goal for November is to decorate my bedroom. I know exactly what I want to do, I just need to spend the money and make it happen. I know I will love it and that I need it so that I can be more organized.

8. Find a Practicum and Internship site

I wrote all about my site here. And I have also committed to being at Lighthouse until December for my internship. I will also be working at a church doing support groups and working on gaining individual clients. To see what kind of work I am doing read this post.

9. Go visit my sister at least one weekend before she comes home from Law School.

The last week of September I made it up there to help Mattie after she had a cast put on her foot. Then the weekend of October 17 my friend Brittany and I headed up there for the Boyce Avenue Concert. I loved being able to visit and definitely want to make it back up there come January.

I completed two already! I sent Lauren and her hubby a gift card to go on a date. Those two just moved and I knew life was crazy for them. I just wanted them to take some time for themselves:)

Also when I was in Tennessee I treated some friends to meals. It was my way of showing love to them:)

Ok so this might sound completely conceded but I feel like I have completed this one unintentionally. I love doing things for others and don't even think about it!

So I am changing it to intentionally going out of my way to do RAOK. AKA paying for someones meal in a fast food line. Or something that I have to go out of my way to do, not something I normally do.

I have not been great at this one but I am definitely wanting to get on it this month! Seriously!

12. Spend more time in the Word

Still a work in progress. I was doing good and then I let life get in the way:(

Still working on this one too….

13. Stop procrastinating work as much

New semester, new start right?! I have begun my summer semester and I will be forced to be more diligent with my work. It's a lot more busier and I have to really watch when things are due. But I am looking forward to doing it all!

I find it funny I put this on the list in January. Mostly because currently I m procrastinating more than I ever thought possible. It's horrible and really stressful. I MUST GET BETTER AT THIS!

14. Put my phone away more

I really worked on this one. And I am proud to say, I have put my phone away a lot! I have enjoyed time with my family and friends without my phone involved. And I have loved it. It has also made me more aware of when others are on their phones or devices when I am trying to talk to them.not a fan of being ignored and so since I now know how it feels I won't be doing it as often anymore!

Slowly but surely I will be completing all of these goals! Like I said, I am loving doing them and I know they will get done!